USA Network Picks Up Jessica Biel Anthology Drama Series 'The Sinner'
USA Network has picked up The Sinner with a series order. The crime thriller anthology will star Jessica Biel, who is also producing, as well as Bill Pullman. Written by Derek Simonds, the pilot was one of three includng Damnation and The Tap.
The fate of the other two projects is unknown at this stage, while its fourth pilot, Unsolved, about the Tupac and Biggie Smalls murders, is still casting.
“We are pleased to announce The Sinner as our first series pickup of 2017,” said USA Network president Chris McCumber. “The series’ unique perspective intrigued us from the very beginning, and Universal Cable Productions, Jessica Biel and the entire team behind and in front of the cameras have delivered something very special.”
The first installment of the series follows a young mother who commits a startling act of violence and to her horror has no idea why.
Source: Deadline
